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The Wine Investing PodcastWineFi's Head of Investment | 10-minutes with Matthew SmallMeet Matthew Small. Matt is WineFi's new Head of Investment, having beaten hundreds of candidates to the post.Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Matt started his career as an equity trader before transitioning into fine wine investment.This highly unusual background puts him a unique position to articulate fine wine in language that is familiar to investors.In this episode, CEO Callum Woodcock interviews Matthew about his background, investment methodology and how he discovered a passion for fine wine.2025-05-1710 min
Founders UnpluggedWhy is the UK is Losing Founders? w/ Callum Woodcock - Founder & CEO of WineFi - Part 2This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo:Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to have your MVP ready by Summer 2025:https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/blockdojo----------------------------------------------------In Part 2, Callum Woodcock and Greg McCallum dive into the challenges facing UK startups, from founders leaving the...2025-03-0553 min
The Art of Leading#008 | Reinventing investing in wine – Callum Woodcock, CEO & Founder, WineFiWelcome back to the Art of Leading Podcast with me George Williams. My guest today is Callum Woodcock.Callum is an ex-asset manager and the founder of WineFi, a FinTech platform that makes investing in fine wine truly accessible by allowing investors to gain diversified exposure to fine wine from just £3,000. The business is growing rapidly and has featured in the Financial Times and well as being backed by a number of VCs and angels.In this episode we discuss: the ins and outs of investing in wine, how to find ideas for a startup, approaches t...2025-03-0447 min
Founders UnpluggedTurning Wine Into Wealth: Inside WineFi’s Growth Story w/ Callum Woodcock - Part 1This episode is proudly sponsored by Block Dojo:Block Dojo is a Web3 and AI-focused venture builder in London, offering a 12-week intensive program that transforms raw ideas into investor-ready startups—acting as the first funder and co-founder—while providing expert support, resources like Google Cloud and Vestd, and a proven structure for success. Apply for the next Cohort starting May 2025 to have your MVP ready by Summer 2025:https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/blockdojo----------------------------------------------------In this episode Host, Greg McCallum, and Callum Woodcock, Founder & CEO of WineFi, dive into the realities of startup grow...2025-03-0354 min
Building Tech Products & Scaling Startups: LaunchbaseFrom Idea to Seven Figures: Callum Woodcock’s Journey with WineFiIn this episode of Launchbase, I sit down with Callum Woodcock, the founder & CEO of WineFi, a platform that’s transforming fine wine into an accessible investment class.
🚀 Key Highlights:
How Callum went from idea to £1M+ in revenue within seven months.
The power of building in public and leveraging LinkedIn for early traction.
Raising £500K in an oversubscribed pre-seed round—before even having a product.
Why personal brand matters for startup founders (and how Callum got his whole team posting).
The mindset shift that helped him overcome rejection while fundraising.
📢 One big takeaway? Star...2025-02-2631 minBuilding Tech Products & Scaling Startups: LaunchbaseFrom Idea to Seven Figures: Callum Woodcock’s Journey with WineFiIn this episode of Launchbase, I sit down with Callum Woodcock, the founder & CEO of WineFi, a platform that’s transforming fine wine into an accessible investment class.
🚀 Key Highlights:
How Callum went from idea to £1M+ in revenue within seven months.
The power of building in public and leveraging LinkedIn for early traction.
Raising £500K in an oversubscribed pre-seed round—before even having a product.
Why personal brand matters for startup founders (and how Callum got his whole team posting).
The mindset shift that helped him overcome rejection while fundraising.
📢 One big takeaway? Star...2025-02-2631 minThe Wine Investing PodcastFrom Wine Making to Wine Investment w/ Leonardo de KeersmaekerLeo de Keersmaeker has wine in his blood, with his family running the stunning Montechiari vineyard in Tuscany.Growing up surrounded by fine wine, combined with a career in asset management, made it almost inevitable that Leonardo would find a way to combine the two passions.Leo is currently the Asset Manager responsible for fine wine investments within the Timeless Investments portfolio. Timeless Investments are a WineFi partner, and allow investors to gain exposure to multiple collectibles -- from wine, to watches, to class cars.In this episode, Leo and Callum...2025-02-1922 minThe Wine Investing PodcastHow to Invest in Champagne in 2025Champagne occupies a unique place in our cultural imagination, inherently associated with both luxury and celebration. It also has the potential to occupy a unique place in our investment portfolios.
In this episode, Callum (CEO of WineFi) explores the factors that make this fascinating region so attractive for investors, and provides an overview of what to look for when assembling a Champagne portfolio.
To learn more, visit www.winefi.co.
Capital at risk. Fine wine is an unregulated asset class and the value of your investment may fall as well as rise.2025-02-0513 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoCo-Founder & Ops Director at WineFi Ollie ThorpeWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Co-Founder & Ops Director at WineFi Ollie Thorpe .. His company WineFi is a tech platform that brings wine investing mainstream. They passed 7 figures revenue, and achieved over 3m cumulative impressions in their first year - alongside winning a number of UK startup awards. He built all of the back-office processes from scratch, heading up wine sourcing and storage processes and personally closing £250k+ in B2B sales. Before this, he went from intern to Operations Lead at a Sequoia backed tech s...2025-01-1428 minThe Wine Investing PodcastJourney into Fine Wine Investment w/ Marc LafleurIn this episode, Callum talks to Marc Lafleur. Marc has had an adventurous journey, which has taken him from a fishing boat in the Bering Straits to a commodities trading firm, and finally to starting a prestigious Geneva-based wine merchant; Lafleur Wines.
Marc has now spent more than 15 years in fine wine, and his business specialises in helping collectors build their ideal fine wine collection.
Links
1. Lafleur Wines
2. Callum on LinkedIn
3. WineFi
4. Marc on LinkedIn2024-11-2433 min
The Graduate GuideCallum Woodcock, Founder @ WineFiHave you ever felt trapped on a conveyor belt to a career or degree you don’t actually want? Callum Woodcock, life long aspiring founder, sincerely recounts how lost he felt pursuing the path expected of him - finance in big corporate via graduate schemes. Building up the courage to recognise this feeling and take the leap to the start up world, he recounts the highs and the lows facing uncertainty and eventually feeling comfortable with the unknown. If you’re feeling lost or are in the mood to be inspired, this episode is an essential listen!2024-10-0434 min
Another Fine MezzWhat's in a name?“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet," wrote William Shakespeare in his play, Romeo and Juliet. In this week's episode of Another Fine Mezz, it seems that the answer is quite a lot actually, Bill. European securitization issuers are known for their creative labelling of SPVs, but it has always seemed somewhat silly and meaningless. But following the success of specialist UK mortgage lender Paratus' new mixed pool RMBS shelf, the £564m Braccan 2024-1, the value of keeping everything neat and tidy is clear. As...2024-09-1022 min
The Story ClubWineFi CEO Explains Why Fine Wine is a GREAT Investment Strategy | Ep.32Meet Callum Woodcock, CEO of WineFi.
In this episode, Callum discusses his early desire in starting an investment company, dealing with success and failure, and advice for aspiring founders.
Thanks for joining me on the Story Club Callum!
And if you're tempted by the idea of making fine wine part of your investment strategy, you can learn more here: https://www.winefi.co/
WineFi CEO Explains Why Fine Wine is a GREAT Investment Strategy
The Story Club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestoryclubpodcast
Youtube: https...2024-09-0335 minThe Wine Investing PodcastThe Burgundy Collection w/ Peter LunzerPeter Lunzer is a 30-year veteran of the wine trade, and professional wine investor; having deployed £85m+ on behalf of clients. He is also a member of WineFi's Investment Committee.
In this episode, Peter and Callum discuss the wine markets, Burgundy, and WineFi's latest co-investment opportunity; 'The Burgundy Collection'.
If you are interested in learning more about WineFi's co-investment opportunities and how you can get involved, get in touch at https://www.winefi.co.
The audio for this episode was taken from a webinar r...2024-08-2019 minThe Wine Investing PodcastInvesting In Collectibles from €50 w/ Mario von BergenDemand for alternative assets, especially collectibles, is at record highs. This is partly due to investors wising up to the return profile of assets like wine, whisky and art, but also platforms making these asset classes far more accessible.
In this episode, Callum welcomes Mario von Bergen. Mario is the Co-Founder and Head of Investment at Splint, a leading platform for alternative investments that allows investors to gain exposure from just €50.
To find out more, contact Mario at: mario.vonbergen@splintinvest.com.
Use the co...2024-07-0832 minThe Wine Investing PodcastBorrow Against Your Wine Collection w/ Lily Feng of Jera WineIf you are a wine collector or investor, chances are you have a portfolio of wines worth thousands.
Traditionally, the only strategy for "monetising" a collection was to buy, hold, and then sell it down when the time was right to sell to maximise returns.
That is until Jera came along. Jera allows wine owners to borrow against the value of their wine portfolios, representing a huge step towards legitimising wine as a bona fide asset class.
In this episode, Callum interviews Lily Feng. c...2024-05-1625 minThe Wine Investing PodcastInside Europe's Fastest Growing Wine Fund w/ Erik PortangerIn this episode, Callum (CEO of WineFI) interviews Erik Portanger, Managing Director of Wine Investment SICAV, one of Europe’s fastest growing fine wine investment funds.
With more than 300 investors and annualised returns of 8.9% since inception, the fund is regulated by the Czech National Bank and has a minimum investment of €40,000.
Links:
Erik on LinkedIn
Callum on LinkedIn
Wine Management SICAV
WineFi
Contact:
Erik: portanger@winemanagement.cz
Callum: callum@winefi.co2024-05-0823 minThe Wine Investing PodcastRunning a Wine Fund w/ Jacob Ner-DavidJacob Ner-David is an entrepreneur with a background in both tech and wine, who founded the picturesque Jezreel Valley Winery in Israel.
He is also the founder of VinoVentures, one of the best performing total return wine funds.
In this episode, Callum and Jacob discuss Jacob's journey, opportunities for geographic arbitrage in the wine markets, and the nature of fine wine as an asset class.
Links:
1. WineFi Website
2. Callum on LinkedIn
3. Jezreel Valley Winery
4. Jacob on...2024-03-2838 minThe Wine Investing PodcastThe Wine Market in 2024 w/ David Jackson of AmphoraSince 2009, David Jackson and Amphora Portfolio Management have been guiding new investors into this fascinating asset class.
In this episode, David speaks to Callum about building Amphora, his predictions for 2024 and which region is the one to watch in his view.
Links
Callum on LinkedIn
Amphora Portfolio Management Website
WineFi Website
Capital at Risk. 2024-03-1326 min
The Innovation ConversationInnovation Conversation: Fine Wine Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Building WineFi with Callum WoodcockInnovation Conversation: Fine Wine Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Building WineFi with Callum WoodcockIn this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Callum Woodcock, founder of WineFi, to discuss the world of fine wine investing and the entrepreneurial journey behind building a platform that simplifies this alternative asset class. Callum explains how WineFi manages the sourcing, storage, and sale of wines for both individual and institutional investors, offering a hands-off investment experience.They dive into:How investing in fine wine compares to stock investing — focusing on producer, vintage, and price.The importance of...2024-02-2244 minThe Wine Investing PodcastInvestment Insights from 20 Years of Wine Auction Data w/ Dr. Gertjan VerdicktWine's potential as an investment has been known by collectors for many years, but without formal academic study, has little hope of being taken seriously as an alternative asset in and of itself.
Enter Dr. Gertjan Verdickt. Gertjan is Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Leuven, and one of few academics publishing research into wine as an asset class.
In this fascinating interview, Callum and Gertjan look back at twenty years of auction data to understand the potential and secrets to this fascinating asset class.
2024-02-1723 minThe Wine Investing PodcastBecoming a Master of Wine, China, and Advice for New Investors w/ Alun Griffiths MWIn this episode, Callum is joined by Alun Griffiths MW, a wine industry legend, and member of WineFi's investment committee.
Alun has spent 43 years in the wine trade, primarily in a retail capacity for the first 11 years, becoming Wine Buyer for both Fortnum and Mason and Harrods, before moving to Berry Brothers & Rudd in 1992 where he eventually became Buying Director and head of their entire wine business.
Callum and Alun discuss his career, becoming an "MW", China's relationship with wine, and his views on wine as an investment.
2024-02-1135 minThe Wine Investing PodcastTop 10 Most Expensive Wines Ever SoldWhether it is Chateau Petrus aged in space, a Bored Ape Yacht Club champagne or a bottle of Chateau Lafite (reputably) owned by Thomas Jefferson, there can be no doubt that wine collectors are prepared to pay eye-watering sums for a piece of history.
In this episode, Callum (Founder - WineFi) looks back at the ten most expensive wines ever sold at auction.
Links
1. Callum on LinkedIn
2. WineFi on Twitter
3. Invest in Wine
4. The Billionaire's Vinegar2024-01-0511 minThe Wine Investing PodcastEvents That Moved The Wine Market2023 has been a tough year for wine as an asset class, but offers a golden window of opportunity for investors looking to take advantage of suppressed prices to build their portfolios.
In this episode, Callum looks back at 20+ years of data to look at the events have driven the wine markets.
Links
1. Liv-ex 100 Index: All Time
2. Callum on LinkedIn
3. WineFi Website
4. WineFi Twitter2023-12-2208 minThe Wine Investing PodcastWhat is "Investment-Grade" Wine?With 11,000+ wineries in the US alone and thousands of wines to choose from, it can be difficult to understand what makes a truly "investment-grade" wine.
In this episode, Callum Woodcock (Founder - WineFi) explores the factors that define investment-grade wine.
Links
1. Callum on LinkedIn
2. WineFi on Twitter
3. WineFi Website2023-12-0910 minThe Wine Investing PodcastFine Wine as an Asset ClassWith retail investment in alternative assets expected to double by 2028, fine wine looks set to enter the mainstream.
In this episode, Callum Woodcock (Founder - WineFi) explores what this asset class can offer investors.
Links
1. Performance (Source: Liv-ex)
2. Sharpe Ratio (Source: Cult Wine)
3. Callum on LinkedIn
4. WineFi on Twitter2023-11-2910 min
Founders UnpluggedBONUS! Founder & CEO of Winefi; Callum WoodcockAn incredible journey of a founders life-long entrepreneurial spirit being realised after years of acquiring the skill set, experience and resilience required to do so. With Winefi having just launched for early access, we thought it would be appropriate to have an exclusive chat with the man behind the platform positioned to change the way investors interact with this truly unique asset class; wine!Founder & CEO of Winefi, Callum Woodcock and I discuss his journey from JP Morgan, through to investing, entrepreneurship and realising the full potential of the Winefi concept leading to a new obsession in wine. In true...2023-10-261h 52
The Web3 PodcastS4E10: Predictive Analytics for the Crypto Markets w/ Jeremy Sosabowski and Tarun Khanna of AlgoDynamixWhen it comes to the crypto markets, few people can claim to predict the future. On this episode, Callum is joined by two gentlemen who may be able to do just that....
AlgoDynamix is an innovative risk analytics company that detects disruptive events in global financial markets and anticipates price movements hours or days in advance of the event.
They enable asset managers to preserve their assets under management and improve multiple portfolio metrics including lower volatility and higher returns.
Links
Callum on...2023-09-0332 min
The Web3 PodcastS4E9: Are There Any Real Use Cases for Web3? w/ Simon Smith of Excalibur.fmLet's face it, Web3 is at an all time low. VCs aren't funding, HODLers aren't HODLing and BUIDLers... well, to be fair, they're still building.
So, given we are Europe's premier Web3 podcast, we thought it only right to try and shine some sunlight on what is a stubbornly bearish market by showing some real world Web3 use cases.
Callum is joined today by Simon Smith. Simon is the founder of Excalibur.fm and a sage on all things Web3.
Links
Callum...2023-09-031h 20
Mi Lado VRenacer | Regina Smoglie & Ileana Rossi | S02E47Temporada 02 | Episodio 47 de Mi Lado V [radio] por Radio Monk
Fecha de emisión: 22-dic-2020
Tópico: Renacer
Invitado: Regina Smoglie (WineFi) / Ileana Rossi (Vinito Time)
Tema ‘Saint Felicien’: “So Many Santas” by Jamie Cullum
#Wine #Jazz2020-12-2259 min